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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,224.83, 1,356,852.51 and 547,638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,224.83, 1,356,852.51 and 547,638.69 is: 755,742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,224.83 : 1,356,852.51 = 547,638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,224.83/1,356,852.51 = 547,638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,224.83x = 1,356,852.51 × 547,638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,224.83x = 743,064,931,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,064,931,099.61/983,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,742.64

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